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coaptation splint

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coaptation splint
n.
A short splint designed to prevent overriding of the ends of a fractured bone, often supplemented by a longer splint to fix the entire limb.
coaptation splint
[kō′aptā′shən]
Etymology: L, coaptare, to fit together; ME splinte
a small splint fitted to a fractured limb to prevent overriding of the fragments of bone during adjustment of the fracture. A longer splint usually covers the small one to provide more support and fixation of the entire limb.


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